EnvironmentCalifornia announces sustainable fuels partnership to curb emissions from planesOctober 31, 2024California is partnering with a major airline trade group to increase the availability of sustainable aviation fuels in the state. The goal is to cut planet-warming emissions from the airline industry.
State GovernmentAmericans bet $100 million on Trump v. Harris, but at what cost?October 30, 2024Political prognosticators legally bet over $100 million on the 2024 presidential election, favoring Harris over Trump.
State Government‘All we’re doing is setting people up for failure.’ Prop 36 opponents say forced drug treatment will do more harm than goodOctober 30, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiAdvocates for the measure say it’ll help California reach more people with substance use disorder treatment. Opponents say it’ll only make it harder for people experiencing homelessness and addiction to get on their feet.
State GovernmentMan serving 30 years for attacking Nancy Pelosi’s husband gets a life term on state chargesOctober 29, 2024The man who was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for attacking the husband of former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with a hammer in their California home has been given a life term without parole following a separate state trial.
State GovernmentThe first presidential election since the Jan. 6 attack will test new guardrails from CongressOctober 29, 2024This presidential election will be the first since the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the Capitol. And it will be a stress test of the new systems and guardrails that Congress put in place to ensure America’s long tradition of the peaceful transfer of
Health CareCalifornia mental health agency director to resign following conflict of interest allegationsOctober 29, 2024Toby Ewing, executive director of California’s Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission, is resigning amid an investigation into his conduct and revelations that he traveled to the U.K
State GovernmentIn nationwide first, California plans to rev up sales of electric motorcyclesOctober 28, 2024Bikers — many of whom love their noisy combustion engines — say zero-emission motorcycles aren’t ready for long-distance rides. Motorcycles emit an “outsized portion” of smog-causing pollutants.
State GovernmentCalifornia’s plan to overhaul a key climate program — raising the cost of gas — ignites debateOctober 25, 2024The state air board will vote on changes to its landmark clean fuel program that would cut more greenhouse gases but could raise the cost of gas and diesel.
State GovernmentCalifornia voters show strong support for bonds, less for housing measuresOctober 24, 2024 | Megan MyscofskiA new survey from PPIC says voters likely have concerns about the economy, but still support two $10 billion dollar bond measures.
State GovernmentMost California Republicans in Congress won’t commit to certifying the 2024 presidential electionOctober 24, 2024Only one-third of the California GOP congressional delegation has pledged to accept the 2024 presidential election results. And only two incumbents in office in 2021 voted to certify President Joe Biden’s win over Donald Trump in the 2020 race.
